![]() Starred review from JanuMaster fantasist Gaiman's creepy and wonderful 2002 all-ages novel "Coraline" won Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker awards. ![]() "An electrifyingly creepy tale likely to haunt young readers for many moons," wrote PW in a boxed review. 2003 Audie Award Finalist, 2003 ALA Notable Recording (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, MaineĪugWhen a girl moves into an old house, she finds a door leading to a world that eerily mimics her own, but with sinister differences. The Gothic Archies, usually featured in the Series of Unfortunate Events audiobooks, make an appearance here, adding haunting music to an already haunting tale. Reading clearly and at a moderate pace, Gaiman will leave teen and adult listeners alike captivated and continuously caught in the suspense. His soft-spoken voice lends to the overall darkness of the story, and his British accent matches the setting. ![]() Neil Gaiman's performance seems effortless. When she finds a mysterious corridor in her family's new flat, she must fight sinister forces determined to keep her parents, three lost souls, and herself prisoner forever. Coraline describes herself as an explorer. ![]()
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